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Thea &#8211

Mixed Breed · Female

Thea – the Gentle One with the charming presence Thea is a very wonderful female dog who meets every person kindly and enchants everyone from the first moment with her aura. Thea has already experienced quite a lot in her life, which is also evidenced by an already operated injury on her left front leg, which limits her movement and will remain so for the rest of her life. Despite this fact, the gentle female dog faces life with almost Buddhist composure. She accompanies her foster mother everywhere and masters every everyday situation perfectly. Thea likes to ride in a car, but can also be brave and stay alone for a while. Walks are currently only short and moderate, but she behaves exemplary in every respect. She walks very nicely on the leash and greets all other animals politely. Inside the house, Thea is very quiet, loves long cuddles and enjoys spending time dozing with the cats in her foster home, in the garden. Thea's foster family says she is a very special dog and now we are looking for a very special place for Thea. Maybe with you? Tierhilfe Franken has committed to covering the costs for examinations at the University Hospital Munich as well as an upcoming operation. An amputation is ultimately not ruled out.

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Thea – die Sanfte mit der bezaubernden Ausstrahlung Thea ist eine ganz wundervolle Hündin, die jedem Menschen freundlich begegnet und vom ersten Moment an mit ihrer Aura verzaubert. Thea hat in ihrem bisherigen Leben schon einiges mitgemacht, davon zeugt auch eine bereits operierte Verletzung am linken Vorderlauf, aufgrund derer sie in ihrer Bewegung eingeschränkt ist und dies auch ihr Leben lang bleiben wird. Trotz dieser Tatsache nimmt die sanfte Hündin das Leben mit fast schon buddhistischer Gelassenheit. Sie begleitet ihr Pflegefrauchen überall hin und meistert dabei jede Alltagssituation vorbildlich. Thea fährt gern Auto, bleibt aber auch einmal brav alleine. Spaziergänge sind derzeit nur kurz und in Maßen möglich, aber auch auf diesen verhält sie sich in jeder Hinsicht mustergültig. Sie geht sehr schön an der Leine und alle Artgenossen werden nett begrüßt. Im Haus verhält sich Thea sehr ruhig, liebt ausgiebige Streicheleinheiten und genießt es sehr, gemeinsam mit den Katzen auf ihrer Pflegestelle, im Garten zu dösen. Theas Pflegefamilie sagt, dass sie ein ganz besonderer Hund ist und nun suchen wir für Thea einen ganz besonderen Platz fürs Leben. Vielleicht bei Ihnen? Die Tierhilfe Franken hat sich gegenüber den neuen Menschen von Thea verpflichtet, die Kosten für Untersuchungen in der Uniklinik München sowie eine erneute anstehende Operation zu übernehmen. Eine Amputation ist letztendlich nicht ausgeschlossen.

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Age
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🇩🇪Lauf
Shelter
Tierhilfe Franken e.V.
Cared for by Tierhilfe Franken e.V. · LaufLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Thea &#8211 home

What you'll need for Thea &#8211 in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Thea &#8211

What life with Thea &#8211 looks like

Thea &#8211 is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Franken e.V. in Lauf.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Thea &#8211, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Thea &#8211?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierhilfe Franken e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Thea &#8211 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Thea &#8211 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierhilfe Franken e.V. will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Thea &#8211 already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Thea &#8211 isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierhilfe Franken e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Thea &#8211 and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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